Our Council

Water Rates in Burke Shire

At the Ordinary Council Meeting on Thursday 19 June 2014 Council passed a resolution to introduce a new water rating system for Burke Shire. The new system has been developed with reference to Council's legal obligations, professional consultation and community feedback.

Being Water Wise:

Burke Shire Council is committed to reducing water wastage within the Shire, and there are plenty of ways that you can be a part of this process. Have a browse of the information below for some simple tips to help you conserve water, and reduce your water bills:

Burke Shire Council's Water Wise Future:

This PowerPoint presentation and accompanying handout was used at our Community Education Sessions. It provides a background to the new water rating system in Burke Shire and outlines a number of initiatives Council, and ratepayers, can take advantage of to improve their water efficiency.

How To Be Waterwise:

Being Waterwise at home:

A lot of your household water use takes place in the bathroom, laundry and kitchen. This info sheet suggests a few basic ways to be more water efficient in these area: Being Waterwise at home Fact Sheet.

Water Saving Tips For Your Garden:

The garden is another place we use a lot of water, the tips and tricks in this brochure can help you keeping your lawn and garden green and healthy, without running up a big water bill: Water Saving Tips For Your Garden Fact Sheet.